When I finally saw how I was victimizing myself with my eating disorder, I became very angry with the dis-ease. Dis-ease separated me from my true self. It was this separation with all its behaviors and aspects that stopped me from living the life I dreamed. From being the beautiful human I know I truly am. When I gathered my energy and declared I will have my anger, I will have my sadness, I will cry my truth, I will own my experiences and my life. It was messy at first. But I felt myself get stronger, and though some people fell away, others came closer and listened. I could feel the change. I became braver with all my emotions and feelings, I learned to express myself more gracefully. I began to like myself more and more. And people responded. Then I fell in love with myself. The separation from my true self melted away with all of my fears and resistances. The emotions and feelings I was having elevated me through the fears and resistances. I became my true self and knew I could achieve anything, gradually, patiently, with practice. The dis-ease slipped further and further away. It became like a warning sign that if I hinted at not being honest with myself, that I wasn't honoring my true self the urge to act out would appear.I became a free spirit. The world became my playground. I became the person I always knew I could be happy, joyous and free.

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When you’re tense, notice how your eyes feel. Are they hard and fixed? Yoga explains that because your external self reflects your internal self, “hard eyes” may relate to tension in the front brain. Consciously “soften” and widen your eyes and gaze or drishti any time you feel tense or stressed; then notice how your mind, “softens” as you do this. Namaste Deb

Realistically things aren't always going to go the way you imagine. When that happens, it's easy to let stress takeover your mind and body.

You do your best not to let it affect you, but you find yourself getting stuck on something someone said playing it over and over in your head, and before you know it, you've lost sight of your priorities and goals. More importantly, you start to feel tense which can cause you to make impulsive and short-sighted decisions.

Stress can be caused a number of things, such as your environment, your body, and your thoughts.

Instead of stressing about things outside of our control, we need to reconnect with our inner-wisdom. Yoga is a practice that builds self-awareness and helps cultivate a response from a calmer, quieter place.

There are ways to practice it off the mat - as part of your daily life.

Here are 5 ways to bring yoga to work:

1. Sit up with chest openWhen slouching, the chest caves collapsing the diaphragm, impacting the flow of oxygen through the body. Sit tall to allow for deep breathing and as sense of inner expansion. Posture affects your inner state. A lengthened spine connects all parts of the body,so take care of it!

2. Practice MindfulnessInstead of focusing on the piles of work waiting for you, or the never-ending stream of emails. Approach one task fully engaged, and feel the rewards of completion.

3. Soften Your EyesStop squinting at the screen. Focus from an inward awareness while breathing consciously allowing the body to expand. This helps to relax the body/mind.

4. Set an IntentionIntention infuses actions with clarity of purpose to direct your energy. By consciously setting an intention, you energize your goals. You'll feel better about each task if you endow them with an the focus you need to complete them.

5. Throw Your Hands in the AirReach your hands up, as if you just won the lottery or need to scare something away (think warrior). By stretching this way, you trigger an emotional response and feel more powerful. When you feel powerful, you naturally manage stress better.

Off the mat and into work and life, yoga teaches us how to manage life's challenges. By connecting mind and body, these tips help us navigate stress with calm confidence.

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